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[ursula]

I'm hoping there are a few people here who are or have been administrators in Canada, and can tell me how to do this.  I've thought of asking people at my uni, but am reluctant to either reveal my intentions before the propoer time or look like a doofus.

But, say I'm an Associate Dean of Coolness and Snacks, with a developed (and demonstrated) expertise in Beverage Pairing.  I'm reading happily in the University Affairs Career ads and learn that The University of Awesome Location wants a Dean of Snacks and Beverage Pairing.

What do I do?

This is, in fact, a serious question; I can't find anything anywhere that tells how to make that leap in Canada.

[chronanon]

Maybe there's something about the context that's obvious to a Canadian (which I am not), but I don't understand what you're asking.  What you do is AFTDJ.  

[janewales]

If the ad is in University Affairs, then you just apply. Some Canadian universities, like some American ones, use executive search firms that specialize in academic administration for the higher-level positions: if there's a firm managing the search, they might be named in the ad. You'd still just AFTDJ-- it's just that the firm filters and sometimes also beats the bushes for candidates.

Some people also file their CVs with search firms; they often have recruiters to whom you can speak.

[ursula]

Part of what concerns me is when the ads say "applications or nominations"; are people who are nominated taken more seriously than those who apply?

I can get good references from a variety of people at my current place, who of course then would know that I was looking around.

[obprof]

I would guess that the eventual SC wouldn't actually know who was nominated and who was applying more voluntarily.

I think that those who apply voluntarily might be taken even more seriously -- as more willing to actually move.

[chronanon]

No, nominations are not taken more seriously.  The language is supposed to make you think the job is more prestigious than it is because it's worthy of nominations.  Either that or it's code for "please send us the names of anyone you think we should ask to apply."  In the latter case, the nominee still has to apply for the job and then gets treated just like everyone else.